Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO's in various business sectors across Africa.Our client, an International Safari company is looking for a hands on and dynamic for its offices in Nairobi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of an effective people partnering function that is aligned with departmental, regional and company strategic goals. An essential element of the role includes the successful implementation of the HR Strategy, partnering with the business to find fit-for-purpose solutions that achieve the organisational goals and driving people capability across the business. Building strong business partnerships, stakeholder engagement, trusted advisory and confidentiality, are crucial for the role. He/She needs to be a responsible, approachable and trusted individual who is seen as a "go to" person. Good understanding of the East African Safari tourism environment / hospitality is an added advantage.Key Requirements: Development and on-going actioning of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performancePartner with management to communicate HR policies, procedure, programs, and law, and drive the enforcement and implementation of theseImprove Talent Management & Performance Management systems and approachCoach managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to themConduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forthMaintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positionsPrepares employees by establishing and conducting on-boarding, orientation and training programsRecommending benefits / reward programs to managementOwnership of and accountability for the full recruitment process for management roles, from coordinating job descriptions and dealing with recruitment agencies to interview processes and closing. As well as assist managers with any requirements for the termination of any employee contractsProvide regular support to the Group HR Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human ResourceMinimum 5 years' experience in a manager position in HR / training / people developmentExcellent communication skills across culturesEnergetic, team player who is willing to get involvedStrong organisational skills and ability to work well under pressureFluency in English and Kiswahili, verbal and writtenStrong presentation skillsStakeholder engagement and relationship buildingFlexibility to travel regularly, and to remote camps in Kenya and Tanzania
